How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Lady Gaga, Christina Aguilera, Wyclef Jean, The Rock, Melky Sedeck, Britney Spears, Mary J. Blige, Rihanna, Sarah Whatmore, Fergie, Who Da Funk, Lasgo, Dave Spoon, Mini Viva vs Treasure Fingers
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (38/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. Which legendary figure contributed vocals to a remix of Lady Gaga’s “LoveGame”?
- A Marilyn Manson
- B Ozzy Osbourne
- C Alice Cooper
2. Who directed the music video for Christina Aguilera’s “Can’t Hold Us Down”?
- A David LaChapelle
- B Hype Williams
- C Spike Jonze
3. Which phrase, famously associated with a former wrestler, inspired the title and chorus of Wyclef Jean’s lead single from *The Ecleftic*?
- A Can you smell what I’m cooking?
- B If you smell what The Rock is cooking
- C Just bring it
4. Which film featured the remix of Britney Spears’ “Boys” with Pharrell Williams?
- A *Shrek 2*
- B *Austin Powers in Goldmember*
- C *Spider-Man 2*
5. What 1990s hip hop group’s song was sampled in Mary J. Blige’s “Love @ 1st Sight”?
- A Fugees
- B A Tribe Called Quest
- C Wu-Tang Clan
6. In what language does the title of Rihanna’s debut single mean “play it again”?
- A French
- B Portuguese
- C Bajan Creole
7. What position did Sarah Whatmore’s “When I Lost You” peak on the UK Singles Chart?
- A Number ten
- B Number six
- C Number three
8. Which group’s track was sampled in Fergie’s “London Bridge”?
- A Tower of Power
- B Earth, Wind & Fire
- C The Commodores
9. What characteristic tempo defines this 2002 track featuring Jessica Eve?
- A 115 BPM
- B 132 BPM
- C 120 BPM
10. In what year was Lasgo’s “Alone” released?
- A 2001
- B 2000
- C 2002
11. Lisa Maffia collaborated with which producer on “Bad Girl (At Night)”?
- A Fatboy Slim
- B Dave Spoon
- C Calvin Harris
12. Which production team was involved in creating Mini Viva’s “Left My Heart In Tokyo”?
- A Xenomania
- B The Neptunes
- C Timbaland
For TWELVE more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 38/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Lady Gaga – LoveGameFeatured on the 2008 album “The Fame“.
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2 . Christina Aguilera – Can’t Hold Us DownFeatured on the 2002 album “Stripped”.
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3 . Wyclef Jean, The Rock, Melky Sedeck – It Doesn’t MatterFeatured on the 2000 album “The Ecleftic: 2 Sides II a Book”.
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4 . Britney Spears – BoysFeatured on the 2001 album “Britney”.
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5 . Mary J. Blige – Love @ 1st Sight (w/ Method Man )Featured on the 2003 album “Love & Life“.
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6 . Rihanna – Pon de ReplayFeatured on the 2005 album “Music of the Sun“.
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7 . Sarah Whatmore – When I Lost You
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8 . Fergie – London Bridge [Oh Snap]Featured on the 2006 album “The Dutchess”.
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9 . Who Da Funk – Shiny Disco Balls (w/ Jessica Eve)Featured on the 2001 album “Shiny Disco Balls”.
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10 . Lasgo – AloneFeatured on the 2001 album “Some Things”.
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11 . Dave Spoon – Bad Girl [At Night] (w/ Lisa Maffia)Featured on the 2006 album “Bad Girl [At Night]”. |
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12 . Mini Viva vs Treasure Fingers – [Left My Heart In] TokyoFeatured on the 2009 album “Left My Heart in Tokyo”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Marilyn Manson added his signature voice to a remix of “LoveGame,” offering a new twist to the track.
2. The music video for “Can’t Hold Us Down” was directed by David LaChapelle, known for his vivid and memorable visuals.
3. Wyclef Jean’s track was influenced by the catchphrase “If you smell what The Rock is cooking,” borrowed from the charismatic wrestler-turned-actor.
4. The remix of “Boys” featuring Pharrell was included in *Austin Powers in Goldmember*, blending its funky vibes into the film’s groovy soundtrack.
5. “Love @ 1st Sight” sampled “Hot Sex” by A Tribe Called Quest, linking Blige’s track to ’90s hip hop roots.
6. In Barbados, “play it again” translates to Bajan Creole, which informed the catchy title of Rihanna’s debut hit.
7. Sarah Whatmore’s single reached a peak position of number six on the UK Singles Chart, a noteworthy debut.
8. Fergie’s “London Bridge” included a sample from “Down to the Nightclub” by Tower of Power, giving the track some classic funk flair.
9. The track featuring Jessica Eve was set to a lively 132 BPM, making it a dancefloor favorite.
10. Lasgo’s “Alone” made its debut in 2001, marking their continued presence in the dance music scene.
11. Dave Spoon produced “Bad Girl (At Night)” alongside Lisa Maffia, a successful collaboration showcasing her range beyond hip hop.
12. “Left My Heart In Tokyo” was produced by Xenomania, renowned for their work on numerous pop hits.
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